Best historic site trails in Saarbrücken

Popular bike tour on the Saar, Germany/France. This cross-border route, lined with small forests and pretty towns, leads from Saarbrücken to Sarreguemines (Saargemünd), France. The start is at the parking lot near the Karstadt bus stop in Saarbrücken. It goes along the banks of the beautiful Saar, which is also a border river in some places. The Saar Coal Canal, which connected the two cities in the 19th century through deliveries of iron ore and coal, is interesting. This has become a...

Beautiful circular route in Saarland Start is the parking lot near the hunting lodge Philippsborn. It is just pure nature on this hike the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be forgotten. Muddy sections of the trail and fallen trees should be expected, especially on the Netzbach, which has been left in its natural state with its swampy swampy forests. There is a family-friendly rest stop on the east bank of the Netzbachweiher. Highlights: - beautiful nature - Forest information center...

This is the official tour of Saarland Tourism. It takes you to the important historical sites in Saarbrücken city centre. Along the way are many buildings by the baroque master builder Friedrich Joachim Stengel, who had a decisive influence on the cityscape in the 18th century. Highlights: - St Johann Market - Ludwigskirche Saarbrücken - Schlossplatz with Saarbrücken Castle - Castle church - Saarbrücken City Gallery - The old bridge

Popular hike or cycle tour on the Saar, Saarland. This route follows the Saar from Saarbrücken in a southerly direction. The tour can be shortened by turning round earlier than suggested or by taking the train back to Saarbrücken from Saarbrücken-Güdingen station, for example. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Saar - Saarbrücken

Exciting, varied hiking trail in the Steinbachtal/Netzbachtal forest reserve, Saarland. The over 1000 hectare "primeval forest at the gates of the city" of Saarbrücken is located in the "European Natural Heritage Saar Coal Forest", a bird sanctuary and wilderness area. The tour begins at the Phillipsborn hunting lodge car park - this is also the location of the primeval forest information centre. The route continues to the Gouvys and Steinbach ponds and Little Fuji. The special atmosphere...

This physically demanding route follows the course of the legendary Hartfüßler Trail, diving deep into the industrial history of the Saarland. The path explores the extensive Saarkohlenwald forest north of Saarbrücken, following a diverse mixture of narrow single trails, steep slag heap climbs, and winding forest paths. A central highlight is ascending the prominent mining heaps, such as Halde Lydia, which offer spectacular 360-degree views across the Saarland and into France. In the...

This varied route combines the urban life of the Saarland capital with the natural tranquillity of the banks of the Saar. The trail leads from the popular riverside promenade of the Saarbrücken town centre upstream into the wide St. Arnualer Wiesen meadows. The route runs along a combination of tarmac promenade paths and near-natural paths that lead through the wide floodplain landscape. A key highlight is the contrast between the lively hustle and bustle of the Staden and the tranquillity of...

Popular circular hike in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The Bliesgau oil loop trail can be started at the Kappelberg hiking car park, for example. The hike, which otherwise has a beautiful route, leads along a country road for around 300 metres. The route is not marked, which is why GPS navigation is advisable. Highlights of the hike: - Oil mill at Hartungshof - Birzberg nature reserve - idyllic Blies valley

Popular running event near Saarbrücken, Saarland. This is the 14 km route of the annual "Hartfüßler Trail" running event (as of 2014). Other distances are the 7.5, 30 and 58 km routes. More details can be found on the event website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Berghalde Viktoria nature reserve - Frommersbach sinking pond - Püttlingen city forest

The trail explores the Halberg plateau on forest paths to the Halberger Hütte and ends at Halberg Castle. The Halberg remains an important part of Saarland's history. A total of 19 information boards with information and corresponding QR codes explain the most important places on the Halberg. A beautiful combination of history and nature with a view of the state capital of Saarbrücken.